Twisting it up

We were putting the finishing touches on sweaters before a photography session when Norah asked me to twist a cord for use as a drawstring. After admitting that I’d never twisted a cord before, I decided that my first attempt would be a practice run. Fully prepared to make an uneven, lumpy cord, I followed the instructions and was amazed by how easy it was. The twisting process basically takes care of itself, so it yields a smooth, beautiful twist every time.

This week’s free pattern, Sassafras, features a twisted cord drawstring at the neckline. Worked in a gorgeous heathered shade of Vintage®, it’s the perfect opportunity to try out your twisting skills. For a demo on making a twisted cord, check out our video. Don’t forget to look through our other how-to videos for more helpful tutorials!

Thank you to all the participants in our recent pattern survey! We really appreciate hearing your thoughts and opinions, and we'll be using your feedback to help us design the Fall 2012 pattern collection. We'd like to announce the 5 lucky winners of the holiday gift basket: